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    Flipping my way to financial freedom.

    On my way home from work tonight my civic decided to throw a rod... Hmmm. Its now 1:40am and i've got it all broken down and ready for new bottom end bearings and figured I might as well freshen up the cylinders with a hone and throw some new rings in too for good measure. Turns out that the...
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    Flipping my way to financial freedom.

    This move left me without a car to drive. I started to look in the Minneapolis craigslist, approximately a 4 hour drive from Bemidji, for a suitable car that I could drive and hopefully profit on a few months down the road. I ended up finding a 1992 Honda civic Hatchback with a rebuilt b16a JDM...
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    Flipping my way to financial freedom.

    Been awhile since I've updated this thread, been busy with a new job in retail phone sales and still managing to flip cars on the side when I can. Ended up selling the integra for $1850, Profit of ~$800. The next day I made a trip about an hour and a half south of where I live and talked a guy...
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    Flipping my way to financial freedom.

    Absolutely, I bit off more than I could chew with that car and thankfully I was given a break this time. Besides, sitting on one car for what would have likely been several months of pouring money into it isn't exactly fastlane.
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    Flipping my way to financial freedom.

    Update: Traded the Eclipse 1:1 with an Acura Integra. The Eclipse ended up blowing the Crankshaft oil seal, and I spent a few days afterwards determining whether or not I'd keep it and do the work, or just get rid of it. I ended up listing the Eclipse on craigslist locally as a parts/project...
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    Flipping my way to financial freedom.

    Update: Got an offer for a straight up trade for the Eclipse. Going to jump at it, as the Eclipse is more of a project than a 'flip' at this point in time. The vehicle I'm trading for is an Acura Integra Type R. 5 Speed manual, No rust (Very, very strange sight in Northern Minnesota). Going to...
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    Flipping my way to financial freedom.

    I personally prefer to buy Honda vehicles typically in the 1995-2002 range. 2 of the biggest reasons are: 1. I've done nearly everything that can be done to D and F series engines, which also happen to be extremely cheap engines in terms of parts and entire units. 2. The market for these fuel...
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    Flipping my way to financial freedom.

    Right here is one of the biggest reasons why I won't be going on about this business in such a way. While I initially considered doing something like that, I decided I value my name and reputation more so than just pounding out sales.
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    Flipping my way to financial freedom.

    Ugh, Timing. Gotta say I like the non-interference concept found on vehicles like the toyota camry's 3vzfe engine. Gives you a little room for error when getting things squared away. It wasn't my car, but I have pictures on my phone I believe of the results of a timing belt going out on a D...
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    Flipping my way to financial freedom.

    Put some miles on the Eclipse tonight. I'm not liking the way it's running right now, So I am postponing the sale until I get the tuning where it needs to be. I like happy customers. Never know when you'll need a hand someday.
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    Flipping my way to financial freedom.

    That's a good question, it'll certainly have to be addressed as I near the 5 car limit. I'll look into it further this evening and see what i can figure out.
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    Flipping my way to financial freedom.

    After speaking with a few friends who sell cars on a regular basis, I've actually opted to transfer the title to myself first and then the buyer as you normally would. This way I'm free of any legal issues. After selling 5 vehicles in one year you are recquired to get a dealer license, which is...
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    Flipping my way to financial freedom.

    2nd Gen Eclipse Deal 2: Mitsubishi Eclipse GS. 5 Speed Manual Hatchback with 145k Miles. Sunroof, leather interior. Initial price was $1400, Got this car for $650 with sound system removed. Just picked this one up the day after the accord sold, This car somehow retained a clean title as...
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    Flipping my way to financial freedom.

    First Deal: 1995 Honda Accord Coupe Deal Number 1: 1995 Honda Accord Coupe LX. 5 Speed Manual 2.2l I4 Engine with 237k Miles :icon_super: Definately went on a limb on this one, I paid $300 for the car in its entirity, and it was in rough shape. Not a straight panel on it, needed minor engine...
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    Flipping my way to financial freedom.

    Hello, My name is Chris Westlund, and I am a 18 year old soon to be highschool graduate. I have a mechanically inclined background, and work for a Honda/Chrysler dealership. My fastlane goal is to own several shops that specialize in Automotive modification and fabrication, such as engine...
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